Eggtown
- Episode aired Feb 21, 2008
- TV-14
- 43m
Kate goes behind Locke's back to arrange a meeting between Miles and Ben, where Miles offers his terms for not giving Ben up to his colleagues. Locke discovers what she has done and banishes... Read allKate goes behind Locke's back to arrange a meeting between Miles and Ben, where Miles offers his terms for not giving Ben up to his colleagues. Locke discovers what she has done and banishes her from his camp.Kate goes behind Locke's back to arrange a meeting between Miles and Ben, where Miles offers his terms for not giving Ben up to his colleagues. Locke discovers what she has done and banishes her from his camp.
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- Sayid Jarrah
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- Desmond Hume
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- Michael Dawson
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe book that Locke gives to Ben is Philip K Dick's VALIS, which centers around a God-like consciousness orbiting Earth.
- GoofsWhen Locke throws the plate of eggs against the wall of the basement you can see it wobble, revealing that it is not cement, but merely a stage.
- Quotes
John Locke: Do you think I know what I'm doing?
James 'Sawyer' Ford: Huh?
John Locke: Do you... regret following me out here? Or are you worried about what we should do next?
James 'Sawyer' Ford: All I know is that I would be a lot more worried if I were sitting on that beach.
John Locke: And the rest of the group, what are they saying?
James 'Sawyer' Ford: I think they're saying 'baah'. That's the nice thing about sheep - predictable.
- Crazy creditsThe Producers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the people of Hawaii and their Aloha spirit.
- ConnectionsReferences Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
- SoundtracksXanadu
Written by Jeff Lynne
Performed by Olivia Newton-John (vocals) and Electric Light Orchestra
Released 1980
Season 3 was for me a solid if uneven season, with many brilliant episodes but a few slightly underwhelming ones, an inconsistent first part of the season and containing one of 'Lost's' low points "Stranger in a Strange Land". Season 4 had a good amount to live up, and its first episode "The Beginning of the End", was a brilliant start. The following episode "Confirmed Dead" is very nearly as great and already there are signs of a season that settled much quicker than the previous one. That continued once again with "The Economist".
"Eggtown" is a solid enough episode, but is somewhat of a disappointment compared to the previous three episodes and after the latter half of Season 3 was so good. Didn't know what to make of the courtroom flash-forward, it does intrigue and Jack's characterisation likewise but some of the dialogue is too forced to the point of silliness, the outcome was unsatisfying and it felt somewhat soap-operatic.
Sawyer's writing really isn't some of his best, the character deserved better than the inane dialogue he was given. As one can guess, the writing is very flawed here, not being natural and lacking substance. Enough of it holds interest, is thought-provoking and taut, but it is not consistent and when 'Lost' is at its best all those qualities came consistently.
There is enough tension here however, same with the entertainment and emotion. Faring best are the stories of Locke and with Ben and the shocking final twist in an episode where there are otherwise no real major or jaw-dropping twists.
It does do a very good job advancing existing stories and moving things forward, answering existing questions and introducing others to provoke thought.
Can't fault the performances. Evangeline Lilly is good here, though Kate has never been one of 'Lost's' most compelling characters. Locke and Ben have always been far meatier characters, have far better material here with their subplots being the episode at its most intriguing and Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson don't disappoint.
Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effectively understated and chilling use of music, enough moments of taut writing and the above competent direction.
Overall, more than decent but disappoints. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- May 31, 2018
Details
- Runtime43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1